Facilities and Accessibility
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24 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AF is our address from 28th February 2026.
Parking and transport There is paid parking nearby at the OMNI, St. James Quarter, St. James Place, and Calton Road. There is also sometimes metered or free parking on nearby streets such as Gayfield Square, Windsor St, and Montgomery St, but this is subject to availability. Wheel of Fate is well connected by public transport. We are located directly off the MacDonald Road tram stop, which is the best option if you are visiting us from Edinburgh Airport. We are also close to the Elm Row bus stop, where you can catch the 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 25, 29, 31, 37, 45, and 49 buses going Northeast into Leith and beyond, and Southwest going back into town. We are also close to the Leopold Place bus stop, from which you can catch the 1, 4, 5, 19, and 34 going East or West. Access Wheel of Fate Haddington Place is a large shop located on the upper ground floor of Leith Walk. There are 4 steps up to an outdoor landing, and then one more step up to the front door. As the street is on a slope, the steps are easier to navigate from the left (uphill) side. There is a railing on either side of the steps. We are currently exploring our options for mobility aids, but are limited by the listed status of the building. The entry door is 62cm but easily extends to 122cm wide if needed. If you would like a hand getting up the steps we are more than happy to help! Just ring us on +447831560135. If you know you have something large you will need help lifting such as a chair, buggy, or suitcase, please do ring ahead so we can be sure that there is a member of staff there who is capable of assisting you. *These access notes are being written ahead of opening day. Please check back for details of interior accessibility once we have fully fitted it out.* Toilet facilities Toilets are available for workshop and reading attendees. Please check back for full details after our refit. Workshops Workshops are held in the back room of our shop. The broom making workshop is seated, but uses the synchronised activity of stepping on a dowel with both feet while pulling and twisting the broom with both hands, and requires a moderate amount of upper body strength. This workshop lasts 1 hour 15 minutes.
The bookbinding workshop is also seated, but requires less physical effort. Crafters will pierce packets of paper with a sharp awl, and use that awl to etch the leather cover, in a pincer grip motion similar to drawing with a thin pen. If the pincer grip is painful for any customer, we can offer padding for comfort. The workshop lasts 2 hours, with the second hour dedicated to etching.
The spinning workshop requires working with both arms elevated at, and slightly above, shoulder height for extended periods, though we take breaks throughout. This workshop is generally both seated and standing, but can be adapted to be entirely seated if need be. The workshop can last for up to two hours.
Audio We do not have a hearing loop installed. If you have any specific questions about access, please text or call +447831560135 and we will be happy to offer assistance. |